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Field Journal

Explore a rich blend of articles, trail-tested recipes, gear reviews, how-to guides, outdoor op-eds, and stories from our work with Veterans. Bard's Field Journal is your companion in the art of outdoor living, whether by the fire, under the stars, or everywhere in between.

Outdoor Anthology

A curated collection of stories, sights, and reflections from the wild. Wander the waters with River Reflections, dive into campfire tales and eerie legends in Smoke & Whispers, and experience the raw beauty of the backcountry through Visual Voyages.

River Reflections

A thoughtfully curated collection of outdoor essays that draw inspiration from nature writers past and present.

Field Journal

Don't waste the forgotten season

America 250: A Nation Blessed by Wild Places

How the trail refined my color-coded packing system

You Are the Plan: First Aid Skills That Matter on the Trail

What every hiker should carry for mental calm on the trail

Stone sentinels: In defense of cairns as markers of humanity's journey through time

Spring hiking in Texas: March through Memorial Day weekend

Be prepared before you step off: The color-coded packing guide

Outdoor Anthology

Backcountry Bard YouTube

Backcountry Bard YouTube Channel Coming Fall 2026